St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
116%
Capacity
243
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Mansfield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 243 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Smedley, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6056th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 27 in Mansfield.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 30 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Mansfield, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ling Forest Road, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG18 3NJ |
| Headteacher | Jane Smedley |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 243 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 243 / 210 (116% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6056th of 13,686
Nationally
539th of 1,353
In East Midlands
9th of 27
In Mansfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ling Forest Road, Mansfield
Mansfield, NG18 3NJ
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